It would be expensive hosting or touring, no tangible reward for winning. Playing against UAE or HK is a waste of time. PNG though do have homegrown talent and have done very well in the limited chances they've gotten (they chased down a 300+ target in the 4th innings of their debut first class match vs the Netherlands away from home, IIRC). PNG could spring the odd surprise on Zimbabwe...

Touring the British Isles this year is of utmost importance as the WC qualifiers will be in those conditions. Qualification will be tough in a competition feature the West Indies and Afghanistan, but also Ireland and Scotland will be playing at home.

Truth is on the side of the oppressed; its against the oppressor. Time is on the side of the oppressed; its against the oppressor. You don't need anything else.
[Malcolm X]

It would be expensive hosting or touring, no tangible reward for winning. Playing against UAE or HK is a waste of time. PNG though do have homegrown talent and have done very well in the limited chances they've gotten (they chased down a 300+ target in the 4th innings of their debut first class match vs the Netherlands away from home, IIRC). PNG could spring the odd surprise on Zimbabwe...

Touring the British Isles this year is of utmost importance as the WC qualifiers will be in those conditions. Qualification will be tough in a competition feature the West Indies and Afghanistan, but also Ireland and Scotland will be playing at home.

Its too early to say that Windies will feature in the qualifiers as still they have series against Afghans, England & Ireland before the cut off date 30th September, 2017

Hami trying to give us another selection headache. He always finds a way to make the team again. Kaia is pushing hard. I actually feel sorry for the Academy kids in a way.. playing against mediocre opponents and not really getting a chance to prove themselves whilst the Masakadzas get to blow Canada and Namibia away.